Prices at 3 hospitals in Gilbert, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $808 — 35% below the US median ($1,252), roughly 2.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley Er & Hospital | Gilbert, AZ | $578 | — | — | — | — |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $1,039 | $1,579 | ★ 3/5 | 223 min | 15.3% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $808 — about 2.6× the Medicare rate ($311). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($622).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,334 list price could save about $1,526 (65%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Gilbert
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Kramer, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Gilbert, AZ | 107 |
| Bryan Bussone, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Gilbert, AZ | 64 |
| David Lopresti, M.D. | Interventional Radiology | Gilbert, AZ | 35 |
| Man Hon, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Gilbert, AZ | 19 |
| Babak Cohen, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Gilbert, AZ | 19 |
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